8 ways to prevent diarrhea during travel
Diarrhea is the most common disease during travel, especially when traveling to the south. Traveling and getting sick is the most disappointing thing, so if you don't want to hinder your journey, you need to learn these 8 dietary precautions. Let's take a look at the little knowledge shared by the editor of Life Tips website!
- Choose a restaurant with good hygiene conditions
Due to the fact that the kitchen floor is generally closed, it is necessary to judge whether a dining room is in good sanitary condition by looking at the storefront. Observe whether the dining table is very oily, whether there is a lot of garbage underground, and whether the tableware and dishes are washed clean. If you feel that there are not many, just leave. In addition, it is recommended that everyone prepare before departure by browsing online food websites for recommendations. If there are many positive reviews and restaurants with high foot traffic, it is generally not wrong. Global food websites such as tabelog.com in Japan, Hanchao, Singapore Food Network, Dianping, Yelp, Zomato, etc. are all great tools to help you choose a restaurant.
- Avoid raw food
Yusheng, oysters, lettuce... All uncooked food should be avoided. Don't drink cold drinks either, because the ice cubes added to cold drinks are usually not boiled, and drinking too much ice drinks can reduce the self-defense ability of the gastrointestinal tract and make it susceptible to infection.
- Avoid eating seafood
Some seafood can secrete toxins, especially shellfish, coral fish, and pufferfish, which can cause diarrhea.
- Avoid eating street stalls
Thailand, China, Vietnam, and Taiwan have local street vendors all over the world. Although some are licensed, the production process often takes place on the roadside, making it easier for vehicle exhaust and dust to come into contact with food. If your digestive system is sensitive, it is not recommended to eat at street vendors.
- Avoid eating spicy dishes
Many people experience stomach pain or diarrhea after eating spicy dishes, but these acute gastrointestinal discomforts are actually related to the "capsaicin" in chili peppers. After entering the intestine through food, capsaicin stimulates the mucous membranes of the entire digestive system, causing congestion and edema in the intestine. As a result, water is lost and enters the intestine, and the presence of water in feces can lead to diarrhea. Although Chongqing's spicy hotpot and Sichuan's boiled spicy dishes are both famous, everyone should try their best.
- Avoid eating fruits with the skin on
That's right, fruits are healthy food, but when you don't know the source and processing methods of food, you should be careful when eating. First, wash the fruit thoroughly, then peel it and eat it. Night markets and roadside stalls usually have pre cut fruit cups or freshly squeezed fruit juice. Similarly, if you want to avoid stomach pain, just endure it.
- Do not overeat
There is a saying that goes, 'Eat less, taste more, eat more will ruin your belly.' When traveling, there are always thousands of dishes and snacks to try one by one. However, overeating is also a cause of stomach pain. When traveling, it is important to maintain a balanced diet of three meals.
- Drinking bottled water
Generally, hotels or homestays provide electric kettles, but it is recommended to check the condition of the kettle before use. If you see stains or rust inside, put it down. Also, you don't know what the previous guest would do with the electric kettle. So, don't worry about bottled water!
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